USAF/USSF Core Values

What is a virtue?

Desired behaviors and characteristics

What are the USAF 4Cs?

Integrity First Service Before Self Excellence In All We Do and the related virtues

What is the bedrock of leadership in the Air Force and Space Force?

The USAF/USSF Core Values

What are the USAF Core Values?

Integrity First Service Before Self Excellence In All We Do

What are the virtues associated with Integrity First?

Honesty Courage Accountability Humility

What are the virtues associated with Service Before Self?

Commitment Duty Loyalty Respect

What are the virtues associated with Excellence In All We Do?

Mission Discipline Teamwork

What is the moral framework for military activity?

The Core Values of the USAF/USSF

What is the purpose of the USAF/USSF Core Values?

Provide enduring principles of conduct and a foundation for leadership and decision-making

What are the USSF 4Cs?

Character Connection Commitments Courage

What is Character in the USSF 4Cs?

Act with integrity honesty be accountable and uphold the highest standards

What is Connection in the USSF 4Cs?

Engage everyone with respect foster expression encourage sharing and offer help when needed

What are Commitments in the USSF 4Cs?

Work to achieve audacious goals learn from experience seek and offer feedback facilitate growth embrace challenges and improve continuously

What is Courage in the USSF 4Cs?

Be steadfast seek opportunities to innovate share ideas and take smart risks

Why are the USAF/USSF Core Values important to Airmen and Guardians?

They form the bedrock of leadership provide a moral framework and establish enduring principles of conduct

How do virtues relate to the Core Values?

Virtues define the behaviors and characteristics that embody each Core Value

What is the fundamental role of Core Values in the military?

To guide actions decisions and leadership consistently throughout a military career

How do Core Values support leadership?

They establish a foundation for ethical decision-making and accountability